ollie Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 So I sent away my renewal/application to Lisnasharragh about 2 weeks ago and never received any confirmation, hence I don't have the form to put on any ammunition I purchase. So called the Firearms branch today who started waffling about how they have about 1000 applications to put through the system and that they are back logged. So after speaking to 4 different people :unsure: I was told that they are short staffed and hopefully they will be sending me out a confirmation letter in the next few days; so I ask the gentleman, what am I supposed to do when I want to buy ammunition today? "eh, I'm not sure let me just put you on hold ". Comes back on and tells me that I'm just gonna have to be patient and that nothing can be done in the meantime. This made me very angry and I started off on a rant, along the lines off; this is a disgrace, I am a FAC holder and I can't even buy ammunition for my guns because you's are so incompetent, I would understand if I only sent it away a few days ago but I sent it 2 weeks ago. Urghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh :unsure: :blink: , anyway rant over now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 I think they may of just placed you at the bottom of the pile :unsure: Think I waited about 3 weeks for my SGC renewal and i even hand delivered it etc....not alot you can do about it to be honest but sit and wait for it to come through the letter box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 hopefully that didn't encourage him to put your application at the bottom of the pile, Its a lesson for next time to stock up on ammo, but in the meantime I know its naughty but have you any mates who have the same caliber and know you're an FAC holder who could lend / give you some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davie mac Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 (edited) I know what you mean ollie, my licence has been away about 6 or 7 weeks now,and no cover letter has been sent out yet. Edited January 21, 2010 by davie mac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docholiday Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 Fo always tells you to stock up on ammo before sending in , could be that you are just as disorganized as they are, wouldnt dream of sending mine of and having no ammo in the safe !! :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted January 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 I think they may of just placed you at the bottom of the pile :unsure: Think I waited about 3 weeks for my SGC renewal and i even hand delivered it etc....not alot you can do about it to be honest but sit and wait for it to come through the letter box. I'm not waiting for the FAC to pop through the letter box (that will take about 6 months :unsure: ), all I wanted was the receipt letter and the temporary form they send you out to buy ammo. I have ammo, but I have a lot of crows visiting a potato field that I wasn't expecting so I think after tomorrow I will have a lot less ammo :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunganick Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 My ticket is in for Renewal at the moment. Based on my old mans renewal this time last year i may be looking at several months before i get it back. (his took 6!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulpicide Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 I think the people that need pressure applied to them are the Mp's or local councillors who sit on the police board. The situation across the water is unacceptable for legit shooters all the more reason to join one of the shooting associations.YIS :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guss109 Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 Makes me feel lucky i put in for a one for one hand delivered on a monday lunch time got a call the next day about half ten saying thats it ready and we will pop it in the post tonight :unsure: :blink: Good effort grampian police i say. Its as if they are making it hard for you guys to renew your ticket :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Fudd Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 take a look at the thread i started in general shooting matters about the waiting times, im going to email some of the local mla's this week :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Elvis Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 :unsure: You are defo bottom of the pile now........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC45 Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 I was told that Northants is likely to be very busy in 2010 and was told to expect longer than usual delays. Must be lots of renewals to get through. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Elvis Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 :unsure: DangerousDave put his in last monday and the feo came this monday all sorted!!! Bloody amazing!!! :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 hopefully that didn't encourage him to put your application at the bottom of the pile, Its a lesson for next time to stock up on ammo, but in the meantime I know its naughty but have you any mates who have the same caliber and know you're an FAC holder who could lend / give you some. That's what I would do I think. Surely there's someone you know who shoots the same calibre? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayfly36 Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 ollie mines away near 3 months now, but i got the cover letter just short off 2 weeks after posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 the cover letter only gets posted after they lodge the cheque. thats what gets the ball rolling. as for the ammo i think you should be well aware by now the time involved. why not buy some before you sent it away? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayfly36 Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 was in a newry shop this morning. One chap got his CeRt through in 6 weeks. and that was 2 weeks ago for a .22. HOW LUCKY WAS HE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted January 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 was in a newry shop this morning. One chap got his CeRt through in 6 weeks. and that was 2 weeks ago for a .22. HOW LUCKY WAS HE. Can't believe that, he is a lucky fella. If mine isn't through by the renewal date (17th March) I will be ringing the FLO and giving off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windrush Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 I know what you mean ollie, my licence has been away about 6 or 7 weeks now,and no cover letter has been sent out yet. They possibly have a slight problem with your photo-id? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayfly36 Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 he has one with a pair off bouncing maracas. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted January 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 They possibly have a slight problem with your photo-id? Damn, this is where I went wrong, I sent in a similar one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyboots Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 the local keeper had his renewal back in 2weeks but anyone i know getting a gun added on is waiting 5mths upwards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 I was forewarned that this year is some anniversary of when tickets were changed from three to five year renewal periods. It seems there has at some time been two consequtive years where a third more renewals got issued on catch-up, following two quiet years where three year tickets got extended to five years. If I understand it correctly this occurs, or will occur every fifth year for two years. I'm slightly dyslexic but I think I said that right - sort of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZ550Kevlar Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 If i paid attention to browsing my last BASC magazine i think there was an article concerning the large anniversary of licences which would account for the sudden surge in paperwork and workload. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shot shot Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 It's not a myth, I read it as well. Not a clue where though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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